Apple Reality headset coming during WWDC 2023

Apple analyst Mark Gurman has predicted that the Apple Reality will indeed appear during WWDC 2023. What can we all expect?

Apple Reality appears at WWDC

The usually reliable Apple analyst Mark Gurman has confirmed the rumors: Apple Reality will be presented at the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference). Rumors about Apple’s first VR glasses have been circulating for years and it is expected that the glasses will finally appear this year. Gurman previously assumed a presentation in early spring, but now he also expects a launch in June 2023.

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His predictions are in line with earlier rumors, which showed that Tim Cook insisted that Apple Reality be presented at WWDC. According to these rumors, the Apple Reality development team wanted to postpone the launch again, but Tim Cook has refused. The launch of the Apple Reality Pro is expected to be the hardware announcement of WWDC 2023.

VR glasses run on xrOS, according to Gurman

According to Gurman, the VR glasses run on xrOS and not on realityOS, which was discussed earlier. It is precisely this control problem that caused problems, according to the Apple analyst, the software was not yet ready to be launched. These issues should be resolved before the start of WWDC 2023. Gurman therefore expects developers to be able to get started with xrOS in June.

Gurman’s predictions contradict those of Ming-Chi Kuo, another trusted Apple analyst. Kuo does not expect Apple Reality to be revealed during WWDC. According to him, Apple needs more time to perfect the VR glasses. The Apple Reality will not appear until later this year, according to Kuo.

It is plausible, however, that Gurman is right on this point. Tim Cook himself recently made statements about the introduction of VR and AR, stating that he is very enthusiastic about upcoming developments. Moreover, the announcement of the WWDC event also seems to hint at the introduction of VR glasses.

WWDC has been officially announced

So it is almost certain that the Apple Reality will be presented at the WWDC days in June. Apple only officially announced WWDC 2023 last week. At this annual event, Apple showcases the latest hardware and also releases new software updates for nearly all products.

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The event lasts five days again this year. Developers and students are then welcome (if invited) at the Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Are you curious which products besides Apple Reality will be announced during the WWDC event? Check out our expectations for WWDC 2023 here.

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